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Kakunyû XIV (1918~1980)

Black Raku tea bowl named “Rinshô” authenticated by Sokuchûsai,ex-collection of the Raku family

This is a representative black bowl by Kakunyû, particularly endowed with a structural power deriving from simple composition of features of a bowl, even though no distinctive trimming traces are visible. The veil glaze, makuyû, which is flowing down on the body, is beautifully effective.

Red Raku tea bowl named “Juei” authenticated by Sokuchûsai,ex-collection of the Raku family

Kakunyû's tea bowls look modern. His red tea bowls are particularly varied in style, characterized by a complex glaze texture achieved by the kiln change in contrast to the simplicity of form. This is one of the best examples representative of Kakunyû's red bowls.

Fresh water jar in the shape of a turban shell with green glaze,ex-collection of the Raku family

It is rather a large fresh water jar in the shape of a turban shell. Outside is covered with a vivid green glaze while inside is gilded by gold leaf, giving the piece a modern look, characteristic of Kakunyû's work.

Black Raku low cylindrical tea bowl named “Shiosai” authenticated by Jimyôsai,ex-collection of the Raku family

The gallery space built underground and the tea room resembling a floating isle on the water are both designed by Kichizaemon XV・Raku Jikinyū and the pavilion is mainly dedicated to the collection of his works produced after 2000.